The Parable of Who You Can Trust

How often do we make mistakes in people, unconditionally and completely trusting them? But life teaches us that naivety and sincerity are two different things. And how to learn to understand people? This short parable will answer:
The student asked the Elder:
- How can I learn to understand people - who should I trust and who should I fear?
“I’ll tell you first who you need to fear,” said the Elder. - Beware of the most humble-looking! When you see that someone is bowing before you, hugs you and reveals to you his unusual location - you fear more.
- How so, Old Man? - the student was surprised. - Explain to me.
- Because he is the first and will betray you! - the old man answered with a sigh.
“And who should I trust?” - asked the student.
“Trust those who are simple with you and tell you the truth, whatever it may be, these people will be the first to come to your aid,” said the old monk. “True humility is always invisible, so it’s hard to find, but when you find it, it will never betray you.”